Temporary Office Manager and Operations Lead

Temporary Office Manager and Operations Lead

Temporary 24 - 24 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
JAM Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage office operations, recruitment contracts, and ensure smooth onboarding for new starters.
  • Company: Dynamic company located in London Bridge with a focus on operational excellence.
  • Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, hybrid working model, and immediate start.
  • Other info: Opportunity to build relationships with senior stakeholders and offshore teams.
  • Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in office management and operations while working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in contract management are essential.

The predicted salary is between 24 - 24 £ per hour.

This temporary role is for a Temporary Office Manager and Operations Lead based in London Bridge. The position runs for two months, with an hourly rate of £21 - £24 and an immediate start required. Working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm, with a hybrid model that requires four days on site and one day working from home.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily office management, supplier relationships, and new starter onboarding.
  • Manage recruitment contracts, compliance and governance throughout the contractor lifecycle.
  • Handle IR35, right to work checks, AWR, references, renewals and operational risk management.
  • Generate contracts, review terms of business and manage DocuSign processes.
  • Build and maintain operational policies, SOPs and governance frameworks.
  • Act as the key UK contact for the offshore operations team, ensuring clear communication and high service delivery.
  • Manage operational SLAs, report on performance and improve consultant experience.
  • Take ownership of events management.
  • Use Adobe Acrobat proficiently; experience with offshore teams, Front, Smartsheet, U.S. recruitment compliance or operational automation is desirable.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Strong organisational and process led approach.
  • Experience in contract generation and compliance with a proven ability to manage the contractor lifecycle.
  • Ability to take ownership of contracts and compliance directly from senior leadership and to exercise sound judgement when escalating or making decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills and a calm presence in a fast paced sales environment.
  • Demonstrated capacity to build trust quickly with consultants, offshore colleagues and senior stakeholders.
  • Immediate availability and willingness to start at short notice.

Employment Details

  • Duration: 2 months
  • Pay Rate: £21 - £24 per hour
  • Location: London Bridge
  • Working Model: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day work from home)
  • Start date: Immediate
JAM Recruitment Ltd

Contact Details:

JAM Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Temporary Office Manager and Operations Lead

Office Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Onboarding
Recruitment Compliance
IR35 Knowledge
Operational Risk Management
Contract Generation